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THE BEST NEW RESTAURANT AND BAR OPENINGS OF 2016

Time Out Los AngelesJuly 22, 2016

Though Paley. might scream “steak and martini” when you walk in, its raw bar—and seafood in general—is the shining star. Scallops are sliced thinly like carpaccio, drizzled in finger limes and topped with slices of sweet toy box melon and jalapeño. Interspersed with bites of the butter lettuce and English peas—a massive mound of greens tossed with crème fraiche and the Japanese condiment nori goma furikake—you could vow to subsist on protein and vegetables forever. Herbaceous cocktails serve as a refreshing libation, along with an extensive wine list.

POWER MOVES

Vanity FairMarch 2016

Named in honor of William S. Paley, the late founder of Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), and his divine wife, Babe, the gorgeous new restaurant Paley, in one of Hollywood's landmark buildings, opens this month. Midcentury-modern design juxtaposed with contemporary features, such as concrete columns and several of Dustin Yellin's Psychogeographies, evokes old-world glamour with a vibrant twist.

THE MOST ANTICIPATED LOS ANGELES RESTAURANT OPENINGS IN 2016

ZAGATJanuary 4, 2016

Paley.: Part of the complex that houses new co-working space NeueHouse, this seasonal California spot with a period in its name is located in the 1930s landmark building that was formerly home to CBS. Chef Greg Bernhardt (Church & State, Perch, Sixth St. Bar) is leading the kitchen.

CHURCH AND STATE ALUM GREG BERNHARDT TO OPEN WEST HOLLYWOOD'S PALEY.

LOS ANGELES TIMESWednesday Oct 28, 2015By Jenn Harris

Paley., a new restaurant by the Plan Do See global hospitality group, is scheduled to open in Hollywood this winter.

Greg Bernhardt, who helped open Church and State in Los Angeles' downtown Arts District, worked at Mrs. Fish and opened WineBar @ CoffeeBar with Sergio Perera (both also located downtown), will helm the kitchen at Paley.

Details on the menu are slim, but a representative for the restaurant said the food will be California cuisine. We know that's vague — yes, we're all in California, he's opening a restaurant, this is a food blog, after all — but as soon as we get more details, we'll fill you in.

The restaurant is in the Nestor Film Co. building on Sunset Boulevard, which happens to be Hollywood's first movie studio. The location was then home to CBS, hence the restaurant is named after CBS C.E.O William S. Paley and his wife Babe.

The 245-seat restaurant is opening in partnership with NeueHouse, a cultural center, and will be located across from the NeueHouse courtyard. From the restaurant's patio, guests will be able to view the center's sculpture plaza, which features six Dustin Yellin "psychogeographies" (glass and stainless steel encased collages) that are on display. Because art always enriches your dining experience, doesn't it?

The Plan Do See group behind Paley. also is responsible for 20 restaurants around the world, including the Michelin-starred Sushi Azabu in New York City and Sushi Kanbe in Kobe, Japan.

HOLLYWOOD GETS HOTTER WITH ANNOUNCED ARRIVAL OF PALEY. TO SUNSET AND GOWER

EATERWednesday Oct 28, 2015By Farley Elliot

The 245-seater has local ties and an international pedigree.

The restaurant resurgence in Hollywood is still picking up steam, as news comes today that a massive 200+ seat restaurant is making its way to the Sunset/Gower intersection. Called Paley. (period and all), the seasonal California restaurant will be a partnership with NeueHouse, a private co-working space headed for the same area by way of New York City.

Already that area is teeming with life both big and little, from the recent Sugarfish opening to the oddball ILXB Dimsum Eats further east. But with loads of new development happening in the area, in addition to the already opened Emerson campus, it seems there’s still plenty of room for everyone.

So what’s there to expect at the oddly-punctuated Paley.? Loads of seating, for one. Right now the number clocks in at 245 seats, with options for light-filled dining room and patio seating within the larger NeueHouse courtyard. The chef will be Greg Bernhardt, who opened Church & State in the Arts District back in 2008 before shuffling off to other projects later on, including working on several LudoBites pop-ups.

The restaurant team behind the incoming restaurant is one Plan Do See, which has some two dozen properties globally, but no West Coast outlets of yet. The group is Tokyo-based and has earned Michelin stars in Kobe and New York City, though they offer restaurants everywhere from Miami to Jakarta.

Of course, there's still much more to come from Hollywood overall, with news that Curtis Stone is expected to drop an eatery (in conjunction with Chad Colby) into the western stretch of Sunset Boulevard sometime next year. And then there is, of course, Cat & Fiddle, which has been waiting to reopen for what seems like ages now. As for Paley., look for an early 2016 debut.

NEW HOLLYWOOD CONCEPT CELEBRATES ARTISTIC INNOVATIONS OF CBS

FSR MAGAZINEMonday, November 2, 2015

This winter, Paley, a new restaurant from Plan Do See group debuts in the heart of Hollywood, California, which has been undergoing a neighborhood renaissance. The restaurant is the first West Coast opening from the global hospitality group, and will open in partnership with NeueHouse, the new cultural center and co-working space that originated in New York City and has just opened its second location in Los Angeles.

Located in the iconic 1930s building and former home of CBS, Paley is named in celebration of the artistic and innovative era shaped by Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) CEO and progressive visionary William S. Paley and his wife, Babe Paley. The menu, by chef Greg Bernhardt (Church & State) is a dynamic take on California cuisine.

Situated across the NeueHouse courtyard, the 245-seat restaurant features an expansive glass wall and outdoor patio offering guests a direct view into the sculpture plaza where six Dustin Yellin “psychogeographies” — glass and stainless-steel-encased collages that resemble human forms — are on display.

With Paley, Plan Do See brings its signature Japanese principal of Omotenashi — selfless service with a spirit of warmth and respect — to California, joining with NeueHouse to play a role in Hollywood’s renaissance and drawing creatives together, daily.

“We are excited to collaborate with NeueHouse on the vision for Paley,” says Hiro Nishida, president of Plan Do See America. “Plan Do See and NeueHouse are two companies renowned for bringing together talent, and Paley will be a reflection of our shared enthusiasm for the vibrant culinary, artistic, and cultural epicenter that Los Angeles is today.”